Level 3 Adult Care Course Online

Name: Level 3 Adult Care Course Online
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Duration1 year

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryOnline

StartFlexible

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Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Adult Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and personal commitments. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so contact South and City College Birmingham for details.

The course covers communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, and person-centred approaches in health and social care. You'll also study the responsibilities of health and social care workers. It takes up to one year to complete. You need to be working in a health or social care setting for at least 12 hours a week to enrol. You'll also complete an initial assessment of your numeracy and literacy skills.

You'll finish with a Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

Who this course is for

This one-year Level 3 course is well-suited for those aged 19 and above, particularly those already engaged in care work with some level of responsibility in their workplace. It is designed to enhance skills and facilitate career progression. The qualification evaluates knowledge and skills related to the health and social care sector and is applicable to various job roles, including but not limited to senior care assistants, support workers, key workers in residential settings, and personal assistants directly employed by the individuals they support or their families. Engaging in care goes beyond being a job; it becomes a calling. Whether you're a carer or a care assistant, you have the opportunity to significantly improve the lives of those in need. Your role allows you to make a positive impact on individuals requiring extra help and support.

Entry requirements

You must already be working in a paid or voluntary capacity in a health and social care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. You will also need to complete an initial assessment of your numeracy and literacy skills.

What you will learn

You'll develop communication skills for health and social care settings.
You'll explore personal development and reflective practice in care roles.
You'll study equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult care.
You'll learn about the responsibilities of health and social care workers.
You'll apply person-centred approaches to supporting adults.
You'll build knowledge relevant to senior care assistant and support worker roles.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification. You'll gather evidence from your day-to-day role in a health or social care setting. Assessment is portfolio-based, drawing on observations, witness statements, and written work. You study online and work through the qualification at a flexible pace over up to one year.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. You must be working in a paid or voluntary health or social care role for at least 12 hours a week. South and City College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Senior care assistant, takes on responsibility for other care staff or a caseload.
Support worker, assists adults with daily living in residential or community settings.
Key worker in a residential setting, acts as a named contact for residents and their families.
Personal assistant, supports an individual directly in their own home.
Team leader in adult social care, supervises a small care team.

What you could study next

Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, the natural next step for those moving into management or specialist roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, suited to those aiming for registered manager roles.
Foundation degree in Health and Social Care (Level 5), for those considering a move into higher education alongside their career.

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